Fir Lane, Lowestoft, NR32 2RD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NR32 2RD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.5%	51.4%	-0.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48.5%	48.6%	0.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.8%	32.6%	8.8%	37.9%	-5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	49.2%	38.1%	-11.1%	44.2%	-6.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
Separated	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	12.1%	15%	2.9%	9.1%	5.9%
Widowed	12.1%	9.5%	-2.6%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.2%	34%	3.8%	48.4%	-14.4%
Good health	41.2%	34.6%	-6.6%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	19.6%	23.6%	4.0%	12.7%	10.9%
Bad health	7.3%	6%	-1.3%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1.7%	1.9%	0.2%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around NR32 2RD this area, 31% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	45.3%	31%	-14.3%	18.2%	12.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	13.7%	4.7%	9.6%	4.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	16.6%	-1.8%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	8.1%	3.8%	5.3%	2.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.8%	11.8%	2.0%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	8.6%	15.5%	6.9%	33.8%	-18.3%
Other	4.7%	3.3%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.4%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	98%	97.8%	-0.2%	81.4%	16.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.7%	96.9%	0.2%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	1%	2.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.6%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.9%	0.6%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.8%	2.8%	9.8%	-7.0%
2-5 Years	2%	0.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.6%	76.7%	-15.1%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
No passport held	34.6%	13.5%	21.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.9%	37.2%	14.7%
Christian	39.6%	46.2%	-6.6%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Fir Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Lane was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Carlton & Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fir Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 132 local areas in Carlton & Whitton and the 135th highest crime rate of 850 local areas in East Suffolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NR32 2RD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fir Lane are based on 135 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waveney.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fir Lane, Lowestoft, NR32 2RD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NR32 2RD

Average Price
£165,569

Semi-Detached
£170,280

Terraced
£171,514

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£90,750

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fir Lane

Average Price
£168,830

Semi-Detached
£178,702

Terraced
£163,263

Detached
£308,714

Flats/Maisonettes
£78,712

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fir LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
89 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-09-29	£166,188
113 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-11-22	£274,604
103 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£132,500	2020-12-04	£149,316
151 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£82,500	2019-03-22	£87,509
103 Fir Lane, Lowestoft, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2018-11-22	£156,699

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NR32 2RD

Employment

NR32 2RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in NR32 2RD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	41
Long-Term Sick or disabled	28
Looking after home or family	13
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Self-Employed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	12
Construction	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Education	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woods Loke Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB	4out of 4	580 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woods Loke Community Primary School Butley Drive , Oulton Broad NR32 3EB	- not rated	580 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	- not rated	1,100 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Roman Hill Primary School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	- not rated	1,106 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy St Margaret's Road , NR32 4HN	3out of 4	1,182 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ	- not rated	1,520 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Benjamin Britten High School Blyford Road , NR32 4PZ	- not rated	1,520 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormiston Denes Academy Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	- not rated	1,540 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Denes High School Yarmouth Road , NR32 4AH	- not rated	1,540 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Point Academy Kirkley Run , NR33 0UQ	3out of 4	1,943 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Roman Hill Middle School Avondale Road , NR32 2NX	- not rated	1,100 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Foxborough Middle School Foxborough Road , NR32 4SN	- not rated	1,318 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Harris Middle School Church Road , NR32 4JF	- not rated	1,327 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kirkley Middle School Southwell Road , NR33 0RZ	- not rated	2,141 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Middle School Ranworth Avenue , NR33 9HQ	- not rated	3,033 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
East Coast College St Peter's Street , NR32 2NB	- not rated	1,038 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lowestoft Sixth Form College Rotterdam Road , NR32 2PJ	- not rated	1,045 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU	- not rated	1,119 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Ashley School Ashley Downs , NR32 4EU	4out of 4	1,119 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Include Suffolk House 1, the Ashley School , Ashley Downs NR32 4EX	- not rated	1,142 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
First Base 34 Ashley Downs , NR32 4EX	- not rated	1,142 yd	Pupil referral unit	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office Adrian House , Alexandra Road NR32 1PL	- not rated	1,705 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Deniros Kebab And Pizza	141 Oulton Road, Lowestoft	425 yd
Jester's Diner	Lakeside Cafe, Normanston Park	565 yd
East Anglia Gymnastics - Lowestoft	Unit 2, Leyland Court	711 yd
Costa Coffee (Drive Thru)	11 North Quay Retail Park, Peto Way	754 yd
Bannatynes Health Club	Peto Way, Lowestoft	754 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Norman Warrior	The Norman Warrior, Fir Lane	281 yd
Ole Frank	The Ole Frank, Gresham Avenue	747 yd
The Mariners Rest	60-62 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft	898 yd
Lake Lothing	Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft	1,056 yd
Gunton Tenants Meeting Hall	Gunton Estate Residents Meeting Hall, Hollingsworth Road	1,092 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oulton Road Chippy	139 Oulton Road, Lowestoft	440 yd
Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue	Fish N Chips, Gresham Avenue	747 yd
Evergreen Chinese Take Away	14 Snape Drive, Lowestoft	853 yd
Dragon 2000	10 Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft	898 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Daily	14 Gresham Avenue, Lowestoft	747 yd
MWM Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons Supermarket, 12 North Quay Retail Park	754 yd
The Food Warehouse By Iceland	Unit 20B, North Quay Retail Park	754 yd
Lidl	North Quay Retail Park, Peto Way	754 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Normanston Park THE PAVILION THE PAVILION NORMANSTON PARK	grass pitches, tennis courts	515 yd
Barnards Soccer Centre Barnards Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	595 yd
Bannatyne Health Club (Lowestoft) PETO WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	833 yd
Waterlane Leisure Centre Water Lane	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,081 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NR32 2RD